Pokemon and Starbucks are teaming up in Japan, and the result is a Pikachu latte that looks almost too cute to drink. The Pikachu Honey Cream Latte is an iced espresso drink with honey and caramel flavors, finished with honey-flavored whipped cream and a heart-shaped topping meant to resemble Pikachu’s red cheeks.
Latte Breakdown
The drink is simple on paper. You get an iced espresso base with honey and caramel running through it, capped with a dollop of honey-flavored whipped cream. The heart-shaped topping is the star of the show — it’s designed to resemble Pikachu’s red cheeks, and it’s almost too cute to drink.
The latte comes in a Tall size and costs ¥678 (about $4.28) to go, or ¥690 ($4.35) in store. Trainers who buy the drink get a special Pokemon collaboration sticker with each purchase. It’s a small bonus, but stickers are a staple of these collaborations, and this one comes with the latte.
Merch Lineup
The coffee is just the entry point. The real draw is the merchandise collection, which runs the full range of cafe gear: drinkware, bags, aprons, and more. Illustrator Hikaru Ichijo has created 12 pieces of original artwork for the line, depicting Pokemon like Eevee and Squirtle alongside baristas.
Among the standout items is a ¥4,800 ($30.29) straw tumbler with a Poke Ball-inspired lid. There’s also a Pokemon x Starbucks apron for the same price, and a 550ml kettle that features Pikachu with his pals for ¥5,800 ($36.60). The collection also includes a drip coffee maker and some rather adorable tote bags, just in case the other collectibles didn’t take your fancy.
Sale Dates
Most of the collection will go on sale through Starbucks Japan’s online store from September 30 to October 2. The Pikachu Honey Cream Latte will be available from September 30 to October 8. The overlap is short — the drink and the merch are both on sale at the same time for just a few days.
Trainers in Japan will have to act fast if they want to get their hands on the limited-edition goods. The online store window is short, and the latte’s availability runs to October 8.
Gold Figure And Pillow
If coffee isn’t your thing, Pokemon has a backup plan. The brand has revealed a pure gold Gholdengo collectible figure that costs $10,000. That’s a steep price for a figurine, but it’s the kind of thing that only exists to make the latte and the tumblers seem affordable by comparison.
For those who want something a little more low-key, there’s a transformable Ditto pillow. It’s a strange pairing — a pillow that turns into a Ditto — but it fits the whimsical tone of the whole collab.
Ichijo Artwork
Hikaru Ichijo’s 12 pieces of original artwork tie the merch together. The designs depict Pokemon like Eevee and Squirtle alongside baristas, suggesting a playful crossover between the cafe world and the Pokemon universe.
Price Comparison
| Item | Price in Yen | Price in USD |
|---|---|---|
| Pikachu Honey Cream Latte (to-go) | ¥678 | ~$4.28 |
| Pikachu Honey Cream Latte (in-store) | ¥690 | ~$4.35 |
| Straw tumbler | ¥4,800 | ~$30.29 |
| Apron | ¥4,800 | ~$30.29 |
| Kettle (Pikachu with pals) | ¥5,800 | ~$36.60 |
| Gholdengo figure | $10,000 | $10,000 |
The prices tell a story about how the collab is structured. The latte is a cheap entry point — under $5 for a drink that comes with a sticker. The tumblers and aprons sit in the mid-range, around $30, which is a reasonable price for branded cafe gear. The kettle pushes slightly higher, and the Gholdengo figure is the outlier — a $10,000 collectible that exists entirely outside the everyday range.
Why This Collab Works
The heart-shaped topping is a small detail, but it’s the kind of thing that makes the whole collab feel joyful rather than cynical. The merch is a solid lineup, and the Gholdengo figure is a curiosity rather than a requirement.
The timing is tight, with the latte and the merch overlapping by just a few days. Trainers in Japan will need to plan their visits accordingly. The online store window is short, and the latte’s availability runs to October 8.
The collab is a win for fans of both brands. The heart-shaped topping is the kind of detail that makes people smile before they even taste the drink.
The only question is whether anyone can actually drink the latte without getting whipped cream on their nose.
Source material: “Pokemon x Starbucks collab reveals Pikachu latte and massive merch collection,” Dexerto.
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